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Route 51

Wisconsin Public Radio

"Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the north-central Wisconsin area, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture, and the justice system.

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"Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the north-central Wisconsin area, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture, and the justice system.

Language:

English


Episodes

March 15, Project Blue Book UFOs

3/13/2024
In the 1950s and 60s, a unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio collected and investigated UFO sightings – including quite a few in Wisconsin communities. The Air Force concluded that most of the reports were due to easily explainable phenomena, but other cases aren’t so easily explained. Shereen Siewert welcomes author and podcaster […]

March 8, Hospital Closures

3/7/2024
Shereen Siewert welcomes Dr. Jennifer Johs-Artisensi, director of UW-Eau Claire’s Health Care Administration program, Dr. Thomas Kemp, department chair of the UW Eau Claire Department of Economics and Wisconsin Senator Jesse James for a look at those closures and what hospital closures will mean for the people and communities of western Wisconsin.

Duration:00:50:30

March 1, Municipal Airports

2/28/2024
Dozens of municipal airports are located in communities throughout Wisconsin. Some have a simple grass runway and a single hangar, while others have more sophisticated landing spaces and services. Regardless of size, each airport plays a crucial role in a community’s economic health, for a variety of reasons. Shereen Siewert welcomes John Chmiel, a pilot […]

Feb. 23, AI vs. Fake News

2/20/2024
With an election year upon us, it is more important than ever to ensure the news we’re consuming is factually accurate. At UW-Stout, researchers wanted to know whether artificial intelligence systems could determine whether news stories are real or fabricated. The results of that research are eye-opening. Shereen Siewert welcomes Dr. Kevin Matthe Caramancion, assistant […]

Feb. 16, Wild Birds in Winter

2/13/2024
While many birds escape the cold and fly to warmer regions during the winter, there are multiple species that have adapted to the climate and stay behind for Wisconsin’s coldest months. The locals that stick around include goldfinches, woodpeckers, chickadees, northern cardinals, blue jays, robins, screech owls and red-tailed hawks. Over winter, you’ll also spot […]

Duration:00:50:30

Feb. 9, All of Us Wisconsin

2/7/2024
Environment, lifestyle and DNA play important roles in personal health. By studying these factors, researchers aim to find ways to improve the health of future generations. The All of Us Research Program, a national initiative that includes the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, is inviting people across the country to help build one of the most […]

Duration:00:50:30

Feb. 2 – Waldorf, Montessori and More

2/1/2024
New educational models are emerging in school districts throughout the state, with more choices than ever before when it comes to public school programs. Montessori and Waldorf methods offer a different approach to childhood education compared to traditional classrooms, while some districts are focusing on immersion programs that teach lessons in multiple languages. How can […]

Duration:00:50:30

Jan. 26, Toxic Chemicals and Cleanup

1/24/2024
Communities throughout Wisconsin are grappling with ways to deal with contaminated water and soil after new research that suggests PFAS, dioxin and other toxic chemicals can have significant implications on public health. As scientists continue to work toward a better understanding of the risks involved, regulators are monitoring cleanup efforts, which can be costly and […]

Duration:00:50:30

Jan. 12, WNBA Star Janel McCarville

1/9/2024
Central Wisconsin native Janel McCarville was a number one pick in the Women’s National Basketball Association draft in 2005 and spent years playing ball with teams in Charlotte, New York and Minnesota before retiring from the sport. Now, she’s back in her home community of Custer and coaching the next generation of female players at […]

Jan 5, Help For People With Traumatic Brain Injuries

1/5/2024
Annually, about 2 and a half million people sustain a traumatic brain injury, which can lead to disability and even death. It is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults ages 1 to 44, according to the Brain Trauma Foundation. This year, UW-Eau Claire was awarded a grant to expand access […]

Duration:00:50:57